Ride on Toys

The Plan Toy Palomino is especially designed for younger children, ages 2 and up.  It has a wonderful design and is built low to the ground to provide stability and safety for toddlers.  Unlike some other versions of wooden rocking horses, which use long runners to avoid tip-overs, the Plan Toy Palomino offers shorter runners with a short rocker “arc” for the same reason.

Our staff wants to ensure that all purchasers know, however, that prior to assembly, children under the age of 3 should not be allowed around the unassembled pieces.  There are small parts that could present a choking hazard.  Once put together, it is very safe and secure for toddlers.  The hand holds and foot holds are provided by pegs in the wooden horse at just the right angle and level for little ones’ hands and feet.  They are also sized large enough to enable a child to get an easy grip.

This wooden rocking horse offers a contemporary European design as opposed to the classical look of the traditional rocking horse.  The Plan Toy Palomino offers smooth curved lines and a pleasing rounded shape that is designed to be both fun and safe for your child.

Wooden rocking horses, such as this one by Plan Toys, are more desired by parents than plastic versions.  The wood is solid, natural, and sturdy for a little one at play.  Parents will admire the fact that this product, established by a “green” company in Thailand, is environmentally friendly and is composed of an all-natural rubber wood that is both organic and recycled.  The company has branches in Japan and in the United States.  Plan Toys practices the Green Concept, which is to introduce into daily life the three “R’s,” which are Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

Kids in our testing session seemed to love the circular design shape, running their hands across the smooth wood.  They also really liked the red foam saddle which added a touch of reality (a real saddle!) along with an extra lit bit of comfort as they rode the “horsey” around.

Primary colors are always attractive and conducive to learning for toddlers, and the Plan Toy Palomino has vivid red, yellow, and blue colors, along with the natural color of the wood.  The hand holds and foot rests are easily spotted and used by children.  They had no problems at all scrambling aboard and taking off for the far horizons!

The runners on this Palomino rocking horse were designed to rock forwards and backwards in short motions, and the movements required to hold on can help toddlers develop balance skills.  As well, after hours of play each day for a couple weeks, it is believed that the rocking horse motion can help strengthen leg and arm muscles as the little ones grow.  This company believes that a child’s play time is extremely important to the overall developmental learning process.  Toys such as this rocking horse made from durable wood can provide good learning experiences, as well as a lot of just good, plain fun!